Job Opportunities

Executive Assistant

Reports To: Executive Director 

Location: Berkeley, CA (hybrid workplace, in-office attendance required with up to 3 days remote each week)

Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Compensation:   $106,130 - $142,620, commensurate with experience, plus benefits*

Deadline: July 1, 2026 8:00 am  PT

Position Summary 
The Executive Assistant works at the direction of and under the supervision of the Executive Director to provide high-level administrative and project management support to the Executive Director and Management team, helping to ensure the smooth functioning of the organization’s operations and leadership activities. Serving as a key liaison between the Executive Director, Management team, and staff, the Executive Assistant manages complex scheduling and communications with key parties, coordinates logistics and materials for meetings and events, and supports organization-wide initiatives. As a trusted and confidential partner to the Executive Director, the role requires exceptional organization, strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Application Instructions

  • Please submit:

    • your resume, 

    • a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and relevant administrative experience, and

    • a sample of your writing that you are particularly proud of (it can be on any subject).

  • Application window will close on July 1, 2026, at 8:00 am PT.

  • Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

To Apply: see the full job posting here.

Prison Law Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization and community. We can only maintain excellence by recruiting and retaining a staff that reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives — including all races, ages, citizenships, national origins, disabilities, gender identities, languages, military experiences, sexual orientations, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, and historically excluded communities.

We also welcome applications from people with lived experience relevant to our mission, including those who have been formerly incarcerated or system-impacted. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.